One problem related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings has been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
98 olds Cutlass. Rear brake lines rusted through in vicinity of lr wheel . Resulted in sudden total loss of braking due to loss of all brake fluid. No separate reservoir for front brake fluid. Heard of similar event with same model style chevy malibu. No year known.